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Devapathiraja shock Nalanda to book final berth against Mahanama
A combined bowling effort and sensible top order batting powered Devapathiraja College Ratgama to a stunning victory over Nalanda in the Under 17 Division I Cricket tournament semifinal at the Salawa Army Camp Ground on Friday.
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August 16, 2025
The Island
AI redefines the catwalk
The fashion industry, long celebrated for its artistry, craftsmanship, and constant reinvention, is undergoing a transformation that goes beyond seasonal trends. Artificial Intelligence (AI), once confined to the realms of science labs and tech companies, is now making its presence felt from the design studio to the retail floor. From predicting style trends to personalising shopping experiences, AI is redefining how fashion is conceived, produced, marketed, and consumed.
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August 16, 2025
The Island
Gaming threats seep into APAC
New threat research from Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) team reveals 11 million gaming account credentials were leaked in 2024.
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August 16, 2025
The Island
Australia in unfamiliar territory in T20I series decider against South Africa
Australia venture into the unknown in more ways than one today. While South Africa played in a T20I series decider just three weeks ago in Harare. Australia have not played in a live T20I series decider since September 2022. They were set to do so in the final match of a three-game series in England last year but rain prevented a ball being bowled with the series locked at 1-1. Other than that, Australia have clean swept the three other series they have played since the 2024 World Cup, where they didn't make the semifinals. Every series they played between the 2022 World Cup, where they also did not make the semifinals, and 2024 was also decided before the final game.
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August 16, 2025
The Island
Drug trafficker nabbed with heroin at Aweriwatte
A suspected drug trafficker, linked to underworld figure Kariyapperumage Don Sahan Sankalpa, alias 'Parei Suda,' was nabbed in Wattala, on Tuesday (12) night, while transporting a consignment of heroin with a street value of over Rs. 30 million, police said yesterday (15).
1 min |
August 16, 2025
The Island
Neck pain and stretching
Neck pain is one of the most common complaints among office workers, students, and anyone who spends long hours in front of a computer or on a mobile phone.
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August 16, 2025
The Island
Visa presents 'India on a Plate': An exclusive dining experience for Infinite cardholders
Visa, the global leader in digital payments, curated a one-of-a-kind dining experience called 'India on a Plate' exclusively for its Visa Infinite cardholders, held in collaboration with Cinnamon Life at Indiya Restaurant.
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August 16, 2025
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Suwasevana Hospital partners with Sri Lanka Army to provide concessionary healthcare benefits
Suwasevana Hospital, one of the leading private healthcare providers in Kandy, has partnered with the Sri Lanka Army to extend concessionary healthcare benefits to army personnel under Sri Lanka Army’s ‘Suwasahana Insurance Scheme’.
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August 16, 2025
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Latest appointments approved by High Posts Committee
The Committee on High Posts, at its last meeting held on 06 August, has granted approval for the appointments of an Ambassador, two Ministry Secretaries and four Chairmen, the Parliament Media Division said.
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August 16, 2025
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Ranuk Jayasuriya follows in father's footsteps with maiden ton for SSC
The name \"Jayasuriya\" still rings loud in Sri Lankan cricketing circles and now it's the next generation making headlines.
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August 15, 2025
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Female parliament employee who complained of sexual harassment gives evidence
A female employee who lodged complaints of sexual harassment and ill-treatment within Parliament's Department of Information Systems and Management was questioned for more than five hours on Monday (11) by a special investigative committee.
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August 15, 2025
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Staggering human toll from rail fatalities in first seven months of 2025
A staggering 234 people have died in train-related accidents during the first seven months of 2025, according to the Railway Department sources.
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August 15, 2025
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Major renovations begin at parliament after four decades
Extensive renovations have begun at the Parliament of Sri Lanka, marking the first major overhaul in over 42 years.
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August 15, 2025
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BHU professor hires hitman to kill his successor
Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday said the attack on the head of Banaras Hindu University’s Telugu department last month had been allegedly orchestrated by a professor from the same department, according to the Hindustan Times.
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August 15, 2025
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Just 21% of Lankan diabetics receive continuous treatment, while blood pressure patients fare slightly better
The Ministry of Health has revealed that just 21% of diabetic patients in Sri Lanka receive continuous treatment, while only around a quarter of individuals with high blood pressure are under regular care.
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August 15, 2025
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China's Wang Yi to visit New Delhi, India's Jaishankar to be in Moscow
With uncertainty looming over India's trade ties with the United States, New Delhi is intensifying its engagements with Russia and China.
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August 15, 2025
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CB Governor: SL ahead of target to achieve debt sustainability
Sri Lanka is aiming at a medium-tolong-term GDP growth of 4-5%, surpassing the baseline 3% requirement set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for achieving debt sustainability, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has said.
1 min |
August 15, 2025
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IGP vows to neutralise netherworld of crime
Criminals maintain contacts with politicians who were in power
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August 15, 2025
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Could the government motivate taxpayers?
Sri Lanka has been struggling with a number of economic complications pertaining to the country’s tax system.
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August 15, 2025
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Royal book semi-final berth
Royal College booked a semifinal berth against Mahanama College after Rehan Peiris with a half century and Dushen Udawela with a valuable all round performances helped the Reid Avenue team secure victory according to DLS method in the Under 17 Division I quarterfinal at Campbell Place.
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August 15, 2025
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Uefa displays 'stop killing children' banner
A banner which read \"Stop killing children - Stop killing civilians\" was displayed by Uefa before the Super Cup final between Tottenham and Paris St-Germain on Wednesday.
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August 15, 2025
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Würth Lanka reaffirms brand partnership with racing icon Ashan Silva
Würth Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, the leader in the automotive aftermarket space, recently renewed its longstanding partnership with Sri Lankan racing ace and icon — Ashan Silva as Brand & Product Ambassador for the year 2025/26 for their range of products and solutions in Sri Lanka.
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August 15, 2025
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Aitken Spence begins Q1 FY2025/26 on a strong note, reporting an EBITDA of Rs. 4.1 Bn
Aitken Spence PLC, a leading conglomerate with a diverse regional presence, recorded a strong EBITDA of Rs. 4.1 billion for the first quarter ended 30 June 2025. EBITDA reflects the Group’s earnings prior to interest expenses, taxation, depreciation, amortisation, and foreign exchange gains or losses, but incorporates the share of profits from equity-accounted investees. This reflects a 7% year-on-year increase, underscoring the Group’s strong operational performance despite challenging external conditions.
2 min |
August 15, 2025
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Alcohol and drug watchdog raises concerns over security and economic viability of cannabis cultivation at Mirigama
The government's plan to launch cannabis cultivation in Mirigama through seven foreign companies has drawn sharp criticism from the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC), which has raised concerns over security and economic viability.
1 min |
August 15, 2025
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Men of Stone: A Reflection on Richard Simon's Thomia - II
As stated before, the chapters describing the life of the school are interspersed with those describing its national context.
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August 15, 2025
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KOICA sends 2 volunteers to Lanka as part of World Friends Korea Programme
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has deployed two volunteers to the island nation under the World Friends Korea (WFK) Program to bolster Sri Lanka's educational and technological capacity, said a KOICA release.
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August 15, 2025
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Stable government needed; Trump continues destabilisation
Most Sri Lankans, or at least those Cassandra exchanges views with, are satisfied with the present government and particularly approve of President AKD and PM Dr Harini. Recently over the satellite sent to outer space during Prez Mahinda R’s time, dubbed ‘Chi Chi’s rocket’, since his third son was an aspiring astronaut, controversy arose with Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe, addressing Parliament saying that figures and info supplied by the PM were incorrect. Cass does not remember him saying that figures given to her by the BOI were incorrect or to be doubted. This was no doubt not quite done, a Cabinet Minister, directly or indirectly, faulting the Prime Minster. Since it is a delicate subject and we journos need to tread carefully, I quote Dr Nalinda Jayatissa who stepped in to douse the controversy in an online article in a Daily Mirror: “...The issue resurfaced after the PM, responding to a question from MP D V Chanaka, disclosed the income generated from the SupremeSat satellite, following conflicting statements in Parliament over its status and earnings”.
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August 15, 2025
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What Al can do for Sri Lanka
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a household buzzword of late thanks to advancements in a range of Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and DeepSeek.
6 min |
August 15, 2025
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Health and wellbeing of employees focused on as core business drivers
The Chamber of Young Lankan Entrepreneurs (COYLE), in partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), has relaunched the Sri Lankan Corporate Health & Productivity Awards (SLCHPA) 2025, calling for a new era of corporate leadership in which employee health and wellbeing are recognised as core business drivers.
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August 15, 2025
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All museums to be closed on Mondays to facilitate maintenance work
The Department of National Museums has announced that all museums under its management, including the Colombo National Museum, will be closed to the public every Monday, effective 1 September.
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